Published
January 24, 2025
Updated
July 29, 2026
This $3.5 million settlement covers certain pet owners who paid for HomeAgain premium memberships after allegedly being led to believe payment was needed to keep microchip records active. Final approval was granted in February 2025, and the claim window is closed.
Current Status
Claims are closed. The deadline was January 27, 2025, and the court granted final approval on February 10, 2025.The case was dismissed with prejudice after final approval, and claimant payments were subsequently reported. The official site does not offer a new claim form.
StatusFinal Approval — Payments ReportedFinal approval granted February 10, 2025; the case later closed and claimant payments were reported.
Claim DeadlineJanuary 27, 2025This page does not accept claims.
Estimated PayoutAbout $20, subject to adjustmentSee the official source for case-specific calculations.
Proof RequiredYesClaimants had to be matched to HomeAgain membership records.
What the Lawsuit Alleged
Plaintiffs alleged Intervet’s HomeAgain marketing led pet owners to believe they had to buy or renew a premium membership to keep their contact information in the pet-recovery database. The lawsuit did not claim the microchips or recovery service were unsafe or ineffective.Intervet denied the allegations and wrongdoing. The settlement is not an admission that the company violated the law.
Who Was Included?
The settlement covered residents of all states and the District of Columbia who paid for a HomeAgain premium membership during a state-specific class period ending September 12, 2024. The starting date varied by state.What the Settlement Provided
Valid claimants were expected to receive about $20, although the amount could increase or decrease based on the number of approved claims and settlement expenses.HomeAgain also agreed to clarify that a pet’s microchip record remains in the recovery database even when the owner does not renew a paid premium membership.
What Proof Was Required?
A claimant had to identify the qualifying membership and be verified against HomeAgain records. The settlement did not create an automatic payment for every person who had a microchipped pet.Source
Official administrator website: HomeAgain Membership Settlement.For more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Amount
$3,500,000
Case Title
Goodman, et al. v. Intervet, Inc.
Case Number
2:22-cv-02926-CLW
Court
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Claim Deadline
January 27, 2025
Status
Final Approval — Payments Reported
Official Website
HAMembershipSettlement.com
